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Operating a Food Business

Requirements for your food service establishment
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Operating a new food business? Contact your local Environmental Health Officer who will provide you assistance with the requirements for approvals and application form(s).

Health approval

Health Approval Application Form
An approval is required when food is provided to the public.
Instruction Guide to Health Approval Application

Food Service Establishment

Food Service Establishment Application Package
This package will assist you in the process of obtaining a health operating permit for a food service establishment.

Temporary food event

Temporary Food Premises Application
A temporary food event operator requires a permit or approval. Temporary food events include but are not limited to weekend fair or community gathering. Submit the application form at least 14 days in advance of the event.
Temporary Food Market Application Form
Application form for temporary food markets.
Guideline for the Sale of Foods at Temporary Food Markets
Recommendations on preparing and selling food for sale at temporary food markets
Serving Food at a Community Festival
If you are going to serve or distribute food at a community festival such as at a Vaisakhi parade in April or the Cloverdale Rodeo in May read this information package.


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